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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 06:30 AM
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getting rims ant tires need help!!!!!!

Hey,
Getting new rims and tires for my 88 ta and have some ??
1) I am going with 17" wheels with 275 40 17 tires will this work??

2) What width rim will be best for these tires on my car??

3) What back space will I need to get??

4) The factory rims have diffrent backspacing on the front and back. Why?? Also do I need to get diffrent backspacings on the new rims??

Thinking torque thrust II wheels any thaughts or other ideas??
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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 07:23 AM
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Im running TT II's on my IROC in 17x9.5" with 275/40x17" F1's all around - and couldn't be more happy. I have no problems at all.
I got 5.5" backspacing for the rear and 5.25" for the front - which worked out real nice!

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Old Aug 6, 2001 | 08:02 PM
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thanks for the help!
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